Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 70 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035714
Common Names
- Lessing's Trixis
- Lessing's Daisy
- Lessing's Groundsel
Synonyms
- Trixis grandis S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Trixis lessingii lessingii [unknown]
- Trixis brasiliensis Less. [unknown]
- Trixis lessingii major Chodat [unknown]
- Trixis lundii DC. [unknown]
- Trixis lessingii aquatica DC. [unknown]
- Trixis brasiliensis aquatica Less. [unknown]
- Trixis lessingii glabrata Chodat [unknown]
- Trixis picroides Gardner [unknown]
Description
Trixis lessingii (also called Lessing's Trixis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Trixis lessingii is used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trixis lessingii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trixis lessingii is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Deadheading is recommended to promote new growth.
Where to Find Trixis lessingii
Trixis lessingii is found in Central America, particularly in Mexico and Guatemala.
Trixis lessingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trixis lessingii?
Trixis lessingii
What is the common name of Trixis lessingii?
Lessing's Trixis
What type of plant is Trixis lessingii?
Herbaceous plant
Species in the Trixis genus
Trixis hassleri,
Trixis pallida,
Trixis megalophylla,
Trixis calcicola,
Trixis inula,
Trixis silvatica,
Trixis pringlei,
Trixis mexicana,
Trixis cacalioides,
Trixis parviflora,
Trixis lessingii,
Trixis anomala,
Trixis verbascifolia,
Trixis grandibracteata,
Trixis pterocaulis,
Trixis chiapensis,
Trixis californica,
Trixis ophiorhiza,
Trixis villosa,
Trixis verbascifolia,
Trixis glutinosa,
Trixis proustioides,
Trixis michuacana,
Trixis aggregata,
Trixis calycina,
Trixis glaziovii,
Trixis sagasteguii,
Trixis haenkei,
Trixis thyrsoidea,
Trixis nobilis,
Trixis nelsonii,
Trixis praestans,
Trixis alata,
Trixis grisebachii,
Trixis longifolia,
Trixis matisiana,
Trixis hintoniorum,
Trixis pruskii,
Trixis peruviana,
Trixis angustifolia,
Trixis churinensis,
Trixis divaricata,
Trixis spicata,
Trixis vauthieri,
Trixis hyposericea,
Trixis forzzae,
Trixis jaliscana,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,